Drug Administration Part 1

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Oral route

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available in liquid, tablet or capsule form (can be chewed, swallowed, buccal route or sublingual)

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Rectal route

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available in liquid or gel form

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Tube/catheter

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available in liquid form, like feeding tubes, NG tube, Ostomy or Foley catheter

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Inhalation route

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available in mist or liquid

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Topical route

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available in patch or cream form

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Parenteral administration

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not in or through the digestive system (by injection)

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Intradermal administration

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usually administered in the dermis with less than .5 ml of medication (used for testing for sensitivity to drug or antigen)

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Subcutaneous administration

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medications are injected into the tissues beneath the dermis at a 45 degree angle

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Intramuscular administration

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Chosen when prompt absorption of drugs is desired

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Intravenous administration

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selected when immediate effect of a drug is desired or if a drug can't be injected into body tissues without damage

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Five rights of drug administration

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1. Right drug

2. Right amount

3. Right patient

4. Right time

5. Right route

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IV medications (primary purpose)

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rapid systemic response, immediately available to body, to maintain drug levels

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IV injections

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transfusions and lethal injections can only be given intravenously

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Adverse reactions to contrast media

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usually mild and of short duration (severe reactions can occur, but are rare)

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Characteristic reactions for adverse reactions to contrast

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feeling of warmth, flushing, a few hives maybe

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Occasional reactions to adverse reactions to contrast

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nausea, vomiting, edema of respiratory mu is membranes

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Precautions for adverse reactions to contrast

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check clinical history, observe patient closely after contrast administration, emergency equipment and medication must be available

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Severe reactions to adverse reactions to contrast

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anaphylactic allergic reaction which can lead to death, laryngeal edema

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Radiographers must know...

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the professional recommendations, state regulations and facility policies for administration of medications a d professional liability

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Imperative for radiographer to be knowledgeable of all medications administered in the department, including...

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name, dosages, indications, contraindications, adverse reactions

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Important to explain to patient...

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procedural steps, expected duration, limitations and restrictions with procedure performance

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Anxiety in patients can cause...

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vasoconstriction making venipuncture more painful

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Information can ease patient's fear...

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and reduce discomfort of procedure

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Patient education

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Provide honest, factual, and appropriate information,

be honest about pain that might be felt and note that pain experience is different for each patient

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Patient assessment

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must occur before the contrast is administered

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Assess and document (pt. Assessment)

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history of allergies, current medications, surgical procedures, past and current disease processes, lab values for BUN and creatinine

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History of allergies (pt. assessment)

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include food and medication allergies, used to determine potential for adverse reaction to contrast

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Current medications (pt. assessment)

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some medications for diabetes interact adversely with contrast

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Surgical procedures ( pt. assessment)

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used to determine site for venipuncture

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Past and current disease processes ( pt. assessment)

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used to determine appropriate amount of contrast

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Lab values for BUN and creatinine ( pt. assessment)

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indicators of normal kidney function